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Administration on AgingMission

• Promote the dignity and independence of older people

• Help society prepare for aging population

Program Goal

• Help Communities Build Comprehensive and Coordinated Systems of Care

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Administration on AgingCentral Office and Regional Offices

State Units on Aging (56)

Area Agencies on Aging (655)

Local Service Provider Organizations (29,000)

CONSUMERS CONSUMERS CONSUMERS

Tribal Organization

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AoA Prevention Agenda• Health Promotion and Disease

Prevention Services at Community Level

• Evidence-based Prevention Grants• You Can! Campaign

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What is the You Can! Campaign?You Can! is a national partnership

effort to • mobilize communities to create

awareness and make programs available to help older Americans

• improve their nutrition and increase their physical activity.

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The 2-2-2 Objective

• 2 partner with 2000 community organizations

• 2 reach 2 million older Americans in• 2 years

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Why Now?

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Growth in Aging Population

35 Million people in 2000

87 Million people in 2050

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Poor Lifestyle Choices

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Prevention Can Achieve Savings• In 2000, total cost

of obesity was estimated to be $117 billion.

• In 2000, health care costs associated with physical inactivity were more than $76 billion.

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Prevention is the right cause, the right issue, this is the right time.Tommy G. ThompsonSecretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Who is the Target Older Adult ?

• Ready to make changes

• Needs encouragement

• Can’t do it alone

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What Will Partners Do?• Convey the importance of lifestyle

choices• Promote wise food choices &

increased physical activity• Consider offering activities &

programs

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What Will AoA Offer?• You Can! Partner recognition• Highlight your programs and activities• Networking opportunities• Exclusive You Can! toolkit• Participation in national events

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How Do You Get Involved?

Enroll as a You Can! Partner.

www.aoa.gov/youcan